Italian is a Romance language spoken primarily in Italy, but also spoken by Italian expatriates and their descendants around the world. It is the official language of Italy, and is also spoken in Switzerland and Vatican City. Italian is known for its beautiful and melodic sound, as well as its rich literary tradition. It features a relatively simple grammar and a vocabulary that has been heavily influenced by Latin and other languages. Italian is also known for its regional dialects, which can vary greatly from one region to another. It's widely used in business, politics, international relations and arts. Italian is studied as a second language in many universities and language schools around the world. The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) only recognizes six levels of language proficiency: A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, and C2.
The Italian B21 Exam is a standardized test that assesses an individual's proficiency in the Italian language at the B21 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). The B21 level is considered the upper-intermediate level of language proficiency and is intended for those who have a very good knowledge of the Italian language. The exam tests an individual's ability to understand and use complex Italian grammar and vocabulary in a variety of situations. The test may include a listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and writing components, as well as an oral interview. The Italian B21 Exam is typically administered by organizations such as the Società Dante Alighieri, or the Università per Stranieri di Siena. This level of language proficiency is widely recognized by universities and employers as proof of language proficiency. The Italian B21 Exam allows to communicate effectively and fluently, it covers the language skills that are used for communication in a wide range of situations, including more complex communicative functions such as expressing oneself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, understanding and making oneself understood in most situations, including those that are more complex or less predictable.